Ttime to come back, time to give new life to your wardrobe. What is needed here is not drastic upheavals, but strategic additions that can show all their versatility. For l‘Autumn 2023the secret weapon to focus on is draped dresses. Mini, midi or long, perfectly enveloping, enough to hide any imperfections rather than highlight your curves. Ideal for more formal occasions such as dinners, ceremonies or work meetings, as well as more casual yet glamorous events.
Icing on the cake? A symbol of full and modern femininity, draped dresses. they don’t know size limits. Saying this to all women.
The art of drapery
This definition refers to fabric constructed in such a way as to create wide folds, finely located on the body. It is this complex of draperies that gives character to seasonal clothing, and also creates an advantageous optical effect that allows you to hide any defects and imperfections. In addition, drapery can be placed in the central part of the dress, as on the fall-winter 2023/24 catwalk from Lanvin, which, thanks to the use of silk, gives a flowing and light look. Instead it can be found on the side like Jason Wu, complete with a slit for maximum sensuality. Finally, draping can affect the entire silhouette: dresses have a surprisingly attractive ruffle effect.
Draped dresses fall 2023
With long or short sleeves, soft or bright colors, mini, midi or maxi: all variations of draped dresses appeared on the catwalks of the season. Among the most coveted at the moment, the signed version stands out. Ferragamo (already showcased by Gigi Hadid), featuring draping worthy of a Greek goddess, an asymmetrical design and a shade of yellow that doesn’t go unnoticed. Also on the same wavelength Givenchywhich favors strategic pleats at the hips and a small train. Altuzarrahowever, demonstrates how a seasonal cutout dress flatters any body type.
Three different versions of a draped dress on the fall-winter 2023/24 catwalks. From left to right: Ferragamo, Altuzarra and Givenchy.
Myself Tuve create the most minimalist and versatile draped dress of the season that can be worn from morning to evening; Bottega Veneta imagine it even more graceful and whimsical, adorned with precious details. Blumarin AND Andreamo they experiment with black, folds, knots and cutBye Prada it features a softer drape applied to a less form-fitting silhouette and adorned with an abstract print.
On the fall-winter 2023/24 catwalks, all the soul is given to the draped dress. From left to right: Tove, Blumarine and Prada.
From morning to evening
Evening dress with draping, a deep slit and a maxi necklace. From the show of the Atlein fall-winter 23/24 collection.
Besides the guaranteed slimming and slimming effect (especially if the heel helps), draped dresses boast a unique versatility that makes them perfect from dawn to dusk, for all occasions. Sportmax AND Vaillant StudioFor example, two short styles adorned with floral details or lace inserts are great for a daytime event or a day on the town. MSGM creates the perfect evening dress, enveloping yet imperceptible, with draping on the sides and over one shoulder. The most glamorous version? One of Athlane, featuring a plunging slit, raised crystal necklace and strappy sandals. A look worth repeating.
As the weather cools down, it’s fun to experiment with tights in different colors, as well as pumps, ballet flats and Mary Janes in endless variations.
Always in the spirit of a draped dress.
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